Ameritrans M2 Series Bus Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Fire Risk
Ameritrans is recalling one 2013 M2 Series bus because a wheelchair lift cable may not clear the lift, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. is recalling one model year 2013 M2-Series bus equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The defect involves the armored cable potentially being positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
If the cable does not clear the wheelchair lift, it may contact the power lug. If the cable does not have a nonconductive cover, or if it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Ameritrans will notify the owner, and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began during July 2013. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at [email protected] for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- AMERITRANS M2 SERIES
- Brand
- AMERITRANS
- Manufacturer
- Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- M2 SERIES
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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